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AI tools designed for plumbing contractors. Count fixtures and measure pipe runs automatically.
Fixture Counting
Instantly count toilets, sinks, faucets, and any plumbing fixture symbol.
Pipe Runs
Measure pipe lengths and calculate fitting requirements automatically.
Symbol Detection
AI recognizes plumbing symbols across different plan styles and legends.
Material Lists
Export fixture schedules, pipe quantities, and fittings to Excel.
How it works
From blueprint to bid in minutes. See how Exayard transforms plumbing estimation.
Upload Your Plans
Drag and drop PDF or image files. Exayard handles any format—architectural, landscape, MEP, structural—with automatic scale detection.
Describe What You Need
Describe what you need like you would to a colleague. "Count all outlets," "Measure turf area," or "Find HVAC diffusers."
Export & Win
Review AI results, apply your pricing, and export professional estimates. Excel, PDF, or direct integrations—ready to send.
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“Exayard cut our plumbing takeoff time in half. We count fixtures in seconds now.”
“The pipe measurement is incredible. No more scaling runs off the plans manually.”
“We bid on twice as many projects now. The accuracy gives us confidence.”
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How plumbing contractors use AI for estimating
AI takeoff tools parse plumbing riser diagrams and floor plans to count fixtures, measure pipe runs by diameter, and quantify every fitting in the system.
Counting fixtures and calculating fixture units
Plumbing takeoffs begin with a fixture count broken down by type — water closets, lavatories, floor drains, mop sinks, drinking fountains, and every specialty fixture on the schedule. AI reads each floor plan and the fixture schedule, matching symbols to their specification and tallying counts per floor and per area. It assigns drainage fixture unit values to each fixture, which determines minimum pipe sizing for waste and vent stacks downstream. Getting the fixture count right also drives the supply side: how many stops, supply risers, and flush valves to order, and how many rough-in kits the crew needs on each floor.
Measuring DWV and supply pipe runs by diameter
Once fixtures are counted, the takeoff moves to pipe. AI traces waste lines, vent stacks, and supply risers across floor plans and riser diagrams, measuring each run and tagging it with its noted diameter. A typical commercial job might have 4-inch cast iron waste mains, 2-inch copper vents, 3/4-inch PEX supply branches, and med-gas lines that each need separate tracking. The tool distinguishes horizontal runs from vertical risers and accounts for offsets shown on the riser diagram. Every diameter gets its own line item so your purchasing team can order the right footage of each pipe material without manual page-flipping between plans and risers.
Quantifying fittings, hangers, and specialties
Fittings are where plumbing estimates get tedious — and where AI saves the most time. Every direction change needs an elbow, every branch needs a tee or wye, and every cleanout needs an access fitting. AI identifies each connection point along the measured pipe runs and generates a fitting list sorted by type, size, and material. It counts hangers based on pipe diameter and the specified support spacing, whether that is clevis hangers on threaded rod or strut clamps on unistrut. Specialty items like backflow preventers, expansion tanks, PRVs, and trap primers are picked up from the plan details and added as separate line items.
What is plumbing estimating software?
Plumbing takeoff software automates the process of quantifying fixtures, pipe runs, fittings, and related materials from construction drawings. Plumbing estimators and mechanical contractors use it to count water closets, lavatories, floor drains, and specialty fixtures while measuring hot water, cold water, waste, and vent piping across multiple floors. It replaces the tedious process of manually scaling pipe lengths and hand-counting symbols on plan sheets — work that traditionally takes an experienced estimator a full day or more per building. The result is a complete fixture schedule and pipe material list ready for pricing and submittal.
AI-powered plumbing takeoff software like Exayard goes further by automatically recognizing plumbing symbols across different drawing standards, differentiating between DWV and supply systems, and cross-referencing fixture tags with schedules. Instead of toggling between plan sheets and riser diagrams to reconcile counts, the AI reads both simultaneously and flags discrepancies. This means estimators spend less time on data entry and more time on value engineering — evaluating alternative materials, optimizing routing, and refining labor estimates. Teams using AI-assisted takeoffs typically complete plumbing quantity surveys 50% faster with fewer revision cycles.
Why plumbing contractors choose AI estimating
Faster fixture counts, accurate pipe quantities, and fewer missed fittings.
Instant fixture counts
Count every water closet, lavatory, and drain across all floors in seconds, not hours.
Automatic pipe measurement
Measure hot, cold, waste, and vent runs with system-level separation built in.
Fitting quantity reports
Generate fitting counts by type — elbows, tees, couplings — directly from isometric drawings.
Riser diagram analysis
Cross-reference riser diagrams with floor plans to catch missing connections between levels.
Fixture unit calculations
Auto-calculate fixture unit loads per branch for code-compliant pipe sizing verification.
Multi-system tracking
Track domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas piping as separate material lists in one takeoff.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about plumbing takeoff software.
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